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Originally Posted by Ruttiger
Disappointing but not entirely unexpected. I suspect this will be valuable experience as they move forward and mature...
"Wait until next year" doesn't ring completely hollow. If you guys get an upgrade in net it should be a fun year in Alberta.
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I think (and at least one TV analyst has said) as things played out, this might have been the Oiler's best chance to flow through the POs (what with Chicago and St. Louis getting bounced by Nashville and facing probably the most vulnerable team, with a 2-0 lead).
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Originally Posted by Oil Stain
Anaheim was the better team in game 7 and deserved the win...
I never knew Draisaitl would be such a handful. I originally wanted Bennett over Leon in the draft because I liked Bennett's up tempo aggressive style. I figured Leon would be too passive, but the kid was like a bull in a china shop this playoff run. Pretty surprised by that wrinkle.
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I think Anaheim was the better team in all but the blowout game. I agree with you on Draisaitl - it was a real eyeopener. I wonder though, if it was a "Ferland versus Canucks" event or something more permanent.